food is fantastic everyone is super friendly and the atmosphere is superb. Would absolutely come…read morehere again

Had the veal parmigiana with all toppings but hot peppers. It was pretty tasty & a decent size. I…read morelike how many toppings were included at no extra charge. The bread was crusty at the start (though it quickly became soggy due to the sauce) which was welcome.

I absolutely love Locale Aurora -- it's my go-to spot in the Newmarket/Aurora area and it never…read moredisappoints. This time we ordered the Fungi and Margherita pizzas, and both were incredible. The Margherita is always a classic -- fresh, perfectly balanced, and with that amazing crust -- while the Fungi had such rich, earthy flavor and was done perfectly. Of course, the chili oil just takes everything to the next level. We also tried the Crostata al Cioccolato with pistachio for dessert and WOW... absolutely delicious. Rich, chocolatey with that perfect pistachio touch -- such a unique and indulgent combination and the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The food, the quality, and the chill atmosphere keep me coming back every single time. Service is always top tier. Definitely one of my favorite spots -- highly recommend!

Ah Locale. Where do I begin?…read more I love you. Don't ever change. I have had so many great experiences here and they are one of the most consistent restaurants I've ever been to. Excellent quality food. And the ambiance is great. We were seated right by the talented musician which was fantastic. The one thing..please please tell your customers the specials! I had to ask. And good thing I did.. What we ordered: 1. Mussels on special 5/5 The sauce was spicy but not too spicy and so flavourful. The mussels were cooked perfectly. And the yummy house made bread was a delicious vehicle to soak up that sauce 2. Romeo et Giulietta cocktail and Cherry Vermilion cocktail. Both delicious and perfectly balanced. 5/5 3. Branzino: 10/5 yes. That crispy skin was soo good. Perfectly seasoned and cooked and the puree and rice and kale accompanied it perfectly. Ok I need to know. How did you do that kale?! How?! I think butter was involved but that's all I got. The best tasting kale I've ever had. 4. Paccheri al Cinghaiale: 4.5/5 My brother ordered this. It was really good just not as good as mine. 5. The salted caramel dessert. 5/5 Make sure you take your spoon all the way to bottom to get all the good stuff. Delish. I'll see you again very soon Locale. That sounds creepy but no, I'm going back again this week.

It's PERFECT! We loved everything about it! The food is memorable and the staff is exceptional - we…read morewill be returning very soon quickly!

I stumbled upon this restaurant thanks to Google. I was looking for a nice restaurant for my…read morebirthday with a good friend. We had a reservation for 8 pm and the restaurant was full. It did take them 40 minutes to take our orders. There was only 1 server and the owners working so it was understandable. I had great company and a delicious Aperol spritz to keep us company. The food was delicious. We got the arugula salad, grilled calamari, and seafood linguine. I got a tiramisu for my birthday dessert and it was delicious. The owner and server sang Happy Birthday and sent very sweet birthday wishes. I'll be back to try other dishes. Thank you for your warm hospitality and great food.

It is a great place. It has Good service, and the food was excellent see pics…read more Drinks and appetizers were the boom

I would give this place zero stars if it were an option. This was hands down the worst service I…read morehave ever experienced. I brought a group of 12 for a birthday dinner, and from the moment we arrived, we were treated with utter contempt by a server named Gustavo, who apparently also owns the establishment. The disrespect started immediately. While we were simply organizing our seating (before even ordering), he became visibly angry and hostile. After our appetizers arrived, he completely abandoned the table. Our used plates were never cleared, we were never asked how the food was, and we waited over an hour for our main courses. When we tried to order another round of drinks while waiting, Gustavo told us he was "way too busy" to take our order and that we "needed to figure it out" despite us being ready to order. When I politely mentioned that I hadn't ordered an appetizer and was very hungry, asking if my pizza could come out, he snapped, "You will get your order when all the others come out. I'm not going to push ahead your order for that." The "owner" then had the audacity to lecture us, raising his voice and telling us, "this is what I mean with you guys," because we had adjusted our seats at the beginning of the night. When I finally asked for the bill to escape the situation, he brought me someone else's check. When I pointed out the error, he blamed us again, laughed in our faces, and scoffed. When we told him we wanted to speak to someone above him, he condescendingly told us, "You're not in this industry, you don't know." Save your money and go somewhere where the staff, and the owner actually value their customers. Gustavo is unprofessional, disrespectful, and has no business being in the hospitality industry. Absolutely disgusting behavior.

Tried Italian North of the city and it was good…read more Pretty busy on a weekend so be sure to rsvp. Upon entering, you'll notice it's not the biggest restaurant but they use their space efficiently to maximize tables. Their drinks were a good pour, came nice and stiff. Cesar salad was salad and homemade dressing. Dressing was fresh with a hint of mustard. I enjoyed that slight variation. Didn't come with Parmesan cheese or croutons - not sure I'm in for or against that as of yet. Pastas were good. Had a spaghetti carbonara and a farfalle carbone which had smaller sized tiger shrimp. A little pricy for what it was but still really amazing food.

Casa, means home in Italian. I was hoping this restaurant would hold true to its name. However, I…read morecan't tell you how unwelcome I felt the moment my family (me and my two kids) stepped foot in this restaurant. On a Wednesday evening just past 8:00pm, we arrived at the doors of the restaurant and was greeted by I presume the owner of the business who mumbled something along the lines of them getting ready to close shop. And if we are dining in we should make it a quick one. This is despite the fact, that they were scheduled to close at 9:30, both according to their sign and Google. Anyways, we were seated by the owner and eventually served by the server. To be objective the server was courteous and generally competent, however, he did fail to top up our waters throughout the duration of the meal. Food wise it was above average. The Caesar salad was quite different from most restaurants where there's no croutons, no bacon and no shaved cheese. But I thought it was enjoyable and I like the fact that the salad had traces of anchovy taste. The Margherita pizza was alright. The tomato sauce was refreshing and the cheese tasted right. The flour had a a pretty good floury taste, but the body of the pizza could be a bit more well done. My favourite part of the meal was the Bucatini All'Amatriciana pasta. It's an interesting pasta texture that I've never experience before; clearly homemade. The guanciale gave the pasta a nice umami taste. However, the above average food was not enough to overcome the unwelcoming feeling that hung over us. One thing I forgot to mention is before the meal, I had a couple pieces of garbages from my kids that I wanted to dispose of. The washroom had no garbage bin and on the way out they had a box that resembled garbage bins in a fast food restaurant. I mistakened it for a garbage bin and after I disposed of the garbage, I was told by the same owner that it was not a garbage can. Although I wouldn't say he was totally rude, the statement was blunt and the facial expression and body language pretty much gave it away. One thing that was positive about the experience was at least their transparency toward their non-participation in the tax break government initiative. They had a sign posted right on their main entrance. Mi Casa, Sous casa... my AXX... no wait that's Spanish. Whatever... you know how I feel about Casa Carbone.

Food & ambience 4.5/5 Service 3/5…read moreLong wait for everything! We came as a group of 6 on a not-so-busy Tuesday night, the restaurant was about 70% full. There was only one polite & welcoming male server taking care of our section. There were other waiters pouring water, delivering/collecting dishes but for everything else, it had to be referred to the server. It's a long wait for water, to order, for food, desserts and bill! We were actually in no rush but that didn't justify so much time waiting, I had same experience waiting before and this should be improved. We all enjoyed the ambience and the foods. They now served the classic British dessert sticky toffee pudding, it's authentic and delicious and please don't miss their tiramisu as well. Sarpa is still and always my favourite restaurant for Italian cuisine in the neighbourhood!

We came here on a weeknight for a birthday with children in our party. I was a bit nervous at first…read morethat the kids might be disruptive but they enjoyed the meal and our server was great. The lighting was a bit dark which sets a nice romantic mood, although might be just a little tricky with younger kids. Their sticky toffee pudding was so good, great end to our meal.

The pasta tastes just like I remember it at the Dufferin location in Thornhill Woods. The pizza…read morehowever, does not. Idk if it's just this location, but the pizza really was a miss here. The dough was missing crunch and the sauce didn't taste super fresh. I would stick to ordering pasta at this location. Also ordered tiramisu and it was just ok imo. The tiramisu was still a little frozen in the middle lol. Overall, I think the Thornhill Woods location is better but if I'm in the area I'll order pasta here again. There's only a couple pastas I haven't tried yet. Oh yea, they also removed the smoked prosciutto pizza off the menu (BIG SAD). It was such a TASTY pizza when I had it at the Thornhill location. It had a unique, sweet apricot sauce base! Wonder why they chose to remove it but owner, if you're reading this, BRING IT BACK!!!

Came because my friends wanted to come after having it at another location. First impression is…read morethat the restaurant seems to be more setup for takeout, but has about 5 tables for dine in. You come in and order at the front then take a seat if you're eating in. Considering this, it takes a surprisingly long amount of time (15 minutes or so) to get your food. Pepperoni pizza - Big sized rectangular shaped pizza. The dough was terrible, it dense and tiny bubbly, kinda like baking soda was the leavening agent... I would describe the dough as a dominos thin crust with baking soda added. As for toppings, I would have liked more tomato sauce and cheese to balance out the crust. Would not recommend getting the pizza here. Pistachio Funghi pasta - I only had a couple bites but the pasta was cooked well. The pistachio funghi sauce was tasty as well, pistachio bits added a bit of crunch to the pasta which is nice. A bit pricey but nice to try. After looking at reviews, I think my experience should only be limited to the Aurora Levetto. Will have to try else where to get another Levetto experience.

Overall: 4.2/5…read more Service: 5/5 Super sweet family-friendly spot. Every single person in that restaurant, both staff and even customers, were so kind and had such amazing energy. We had a table with my nieces and nephew, and they were very friendly, even with all of the kid noise. Ambiance: 5/5 Nice family-style restaurant, very homey and cozy, but clean and well maintained. Felt very comfortable! Food: 4/5 Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp - very nice, the flavour wasn't a typical Alfredo that tasted like it was from a jar. Definitely one of the better alfredo's I've had in the GTA!

Location: Leslie south of Davis. In a building with a…read moreStarbucks. Parking: Freeeeee Decor: It feels like a step above fast food which is funny because the menu makes you think they don't think this of themselves. The menu is that of a homie Italian place. But it definitely does not have that feel. Food: Italian. Pasta, salads, pizza. Foods good. I've been a few times and we come with groups of people sometimes and quality is good I really like starting with a salad and getting the gnocchi. Their pizzas are really good too. You could tell from the way the waiters talk with other guests that there are a lot of people that are regulars. I do have to say I've been here quite a few times and I've never had anything to complain about and no one's ever complained about the food when we've come in groups This is a good place to come with groups because there tends to be something for everybody. You can build a pizza or pasta dish. Oh that being said I'm not sure about gluten-free offerings. I didn't know they have salads. I'm not sure if there's gluten-free pasta I have not come with someone who's gluten free

Took my mom here for her birthday for an elevated birthday experience. She really enjoyed the food…read moreand they took an extra moment to help put the flowers we got her in some water. The waiter was very informative and welcoming, helping us decide what dishes to get. The restaurant is very clean and calm for a dinner atmosphere.

Fishbone Aurora was so good that my family made a reservation to come right after I finished my…read morebusiness meeting--it was that impressive! Everything from the food to the service exceeded our expectations. We started with the oysters, crudo, charred avocado, charbroiled Moroccan octopus, hot pull-and-tear bread, and the deep-fried Brussels sprouts. Every dish was packed with incredible flavour, beautifully presented, and perfect for sharing. For our entrées, we had the Branzino and the Dukkah Roasted Lamb Sirloin with yam chips, and both were cooked to perfection. To complement our meal, we enjoyed two bottles of Bojador wine, which paired beautifully with our entrées and elevated the entire dining experience. We couldn't leave without dessert. The Portuguese tarts served with gelato were absolutely delicious--warm, flaky, and the perfect balance of sweetness. We also had the crème brûlée, which had a perfectly crisp caramelized top with a rich, creamy custard underneath. It was the perfect way to end an incredible meal. A huge thank you to Sarah and Jeff, who made both visits so memorable. They were warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely made us feel like valued guests. Their exceptional service was just as impressive as the food. It's rare to leave a restaurant and immediately want to come back the very same day, but Fishbone Aurora absolutely earned it. Whether you're looking for a place for a business meeting, a date night, or a family dinner, I can't recommend it enough. We'll definitely be back!